Fatal Crash US26 East of Irwin

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Idaho State Police

District 6 1540 Foote Dr.

Idaho Falls, Idaho 83402-1828

(208) 528-3400 FAX: (208) 528-3485

For Immediate Release: 09/21/2023 7:40 p.m.

Please direct questions to the District Office

Idaho State Police is investigating a two-vehicle fatality crash that occurred Thursday, September 21, 2023, at approximately 12:08 p.m., on US26 at milepost 384.5, in Bonneville County.

A 25-year-old male, from Turnerville, Wyoming, was traveling west on US26 in a 2011 Chevrolet Equinox. The Equinox crossed into the eastbound lanes colliding with a 2005 Kenworth boom truck, driven by a 28-year-old male, of Rexburg, Idaho.

The Equinox driver succumbed to his injuries at the crash scene. Both drivers were wearing seat belts.

The roadway was blocked for approximately five hours in both directions.

Idaho State Police is seeking witnesses for this incident. If you have any information, call (208) 528-3400.

This crash is under investigation by the Idaho State Police. Idaho State Police was assisted at the scene by Bonneville County Sheriff's Office, Swan Valley Fire Department, Idaho Falls Paramedics, and Idaho Transportation Department.

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Posted in District 6 - Eastern Idaho